Day two of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet did not disappoint. Not only did it see the return of Adam Peaty to a competitive long course event, but Freya Colbert closed the evening off in style, breaking her own British Record in the 200m freestyle. Colbert, who trains at Loughborough Performance Centre, showed intent from… Continue reading Colbert lowers 200 free British Record in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh ready for International action
The last major long course event before April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town for its 27th edition. The competition has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh ready for International action
Angharad Evans and Ben Higson added to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Paris 2024 Olympian and World Championship medallist Angharad Evans is the second swimmer selected to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026. The University of Stirling breaststroke specialist joins the previously selected Duncan Scott, forming a strong start to the team for this summer’s Games. 2024 was a huge breakthrough year for Angharad – becoming British Champion and British… Continue reading Angharad Evans and Ben Higson added to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
University of Stirling clinch Top Club Accolade
University of Stirling clinched the Top Club Title on a thrilling final night of action from the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships in Edinburgh with more Scottish Records broken and some fantastic exhibition relays to bring the curtain down on the event. Keanna MacInnes (University of Stirling) opted for a single individual event… Continue reading University of Stirling clinch Top Club Accolade
Strong opening night of short course action
The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships kicked off in style today at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, where the first titles were won and a number of records broken. Bath University’s Matthew Ward broke the Scottish Record during a dominant performance for 200m backstroke. Taking the race out from the off, the… Continue reading Strong opening night of short course action
Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships
The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships is a firm favourite in the swimming calendar and the 2025 event, which starts tomorrow, will again bring an exciting mix of colour, noise and fast swimming. A wealth of Scotland’s top swimming talent will descend on the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for their final opportunity… Continue reading Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships
Scottish Masters Championships round-up
The Michael Woods Sports Centre in Glenrothes played host to the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters and Senior Age Group Championships at the weekend, with almost 300 competitors attending. While the unofficial Masters motto is #FunFitnessFriendship the event also showcased the competitiveness of the Masters community with several Scottish Records being broken over the… Continue reading Scottish Masters Championships round-up
Open Water Championships round-up
The storm clouds may have gathered over Loch Ken on Saturday, but it did not dampen the spirit of the volunteers or the competitiveness of the athletes at the start of the 2025 Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. A short-lived thunderstorm over the Galloway Activity Centre, and the swift actions of the safety crews… Continue reading Open Water Championships round-up
Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close
A Duncan Scott-James Guy dead heat, in a thrilling 200m freestyle, was a fitting finale to a superb week of racing at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. It was always lined up to be the race of the week with a wealth of Olympic Champions involved, and the 200m freestyle final did… Continue reading Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close
Warrender lift Top Club title at conclusion of Age Group Championships
They have led the charge from day one and tonight Warrender Baths Club were crowned Top Club at the conclusion of the Scottish National & Open Age Group Swimming Championships in Aberdeen. The team from Edinburgh have put in a strong display across all events and all age groups and in the end were runaway… Continue reading Warrender lift Top Club title at conclusion of Age Group Championships